- F.3d is the abbreviation for the Federal Reporter, third series, which is the reporter containing this opinion. - 193 is the page in the reporter where this opinion begins. - 2d Cir. is the designation for the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
Most people can see the faint bluish line of their radial artery; place your fingertips here. Count the beats for 1 minute. Or, if you have a short attention span, count for 30 seconds and multiply by 2. During your workout, take your pulse about every 15 minutes and be sure to concentrate. You may want to slow down or even stop while you take your pulse.
Measuring your pulse can provide a reading about how fast blood is pumping through your arteries. This is the easiest way to get a quick reading on heart health, according to the Mayo Clinic. How can you get normal pulse rates, women? Look for a rate between 60 and 100 bpm, or beats per minute. The faster your pulse rate, the harder your heart is working, the Mayo Clinic says. A pulse rate that's too fast or too slow can indicate potential health issues, especially if there's no apparent reason for the change in your heart rate.